The Canes have knocked on the door of the Stanley Cup Final four times since winning in 2006 without reaching the end to play for Lord Stanley.
The Carolina Hurricanes' recent struggles in conference finals have become a running joke. Since winning the Stanley Cup in 2006, the Hurricanes have returned to the Eastern Conference Finals four times. In those four trips, they've combined to win one game, snapping a 15-game losing streak against the Panthers this season.